University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,022

3.25% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,942

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

97.4%

13,147 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

11,354

69.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

46.9%

908 Graduates

About

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Colorado Colorado Springs were General Business Administration & Management (341 degrees awarded), General Psychology (183 degrees), and Registered Nursing (167 degrees).

In 2024, 2,612 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. 59% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,661 degrees), 3.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (464 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $9,022, which is $−22,898 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $9,022, which is $22,898 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,942.

In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending University of Colorado Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,022

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Colorado Colorado Springs was $9,022. The cost of tuition at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $−22,898 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Colorado Colorado Springs (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,942

2024 Value

0.749%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Colorado Colorado Springs had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,942. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Colorado Colorado Springs grew by 0.749%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Colorado Colorado Springs (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,889

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Colorado Colorado Springs was of $12,889 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 22.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at University of Colorado Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 7.41% with respect to 2023, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Colorado Colorado Springs received 13,147 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.336% annual growth. Out of those 13,147 applicants, 12,799 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.4% acceptance rate.

There were 11,354 students enrolled at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2024. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs has an overall enrollment yield of 12.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

12,799

Accepted Out of 13,147

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Colorado Colorado Springs was 97.4% (12,799 admissions from 13,147 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 96.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.336%, while admissions grew by 1.15%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Colorado Colorado Springs (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

34%

Submission Percentage (2024)

553

Scores Submitted (2024)

34% of enrolled first-time students at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Colorado Colorado Springs had a total enrollment of 11,354 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 7,934 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,420. This means that 69.9% of students enrolled at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.3% White, 19.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.24% Two or More Races, 4.89% Black or African American, 4.05% Asian, 0.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.37% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30%), followed by White Male (29.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,354 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 7,934 and the part-time enrollment is 3,420. This means that 69.9% of students enrolled at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Colorado Colorado Springs was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Colorado Colorado Springs had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,843 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,167 enrolled students
Two or More Races
822 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 60.3% White, 19.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.24% Two or More Races, 4.89% Black or African American, 4.05% Asian, 0.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.37% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 224 students (1.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 468 more women than men received degrees from University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is white (1,661 degrees awarded). There were 3.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (464 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is General Business Administration & Management (341 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (183 degrees) and Registered Nursing (167 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (62 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (154 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are Other managers (262,023 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (205,575 people), Social workers, all other (185,844 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (169,029 people), and Police officers (153,719 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2024 are History (62 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (154 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (27 degrees), Communications (149 degrees), and Protective Services (165 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are History (62 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (154 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (27 degrees), Communications (149 degrees), and Protective Services (165 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are Elementary & secondary schools (480,934 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (406,166 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (287,319 people), Computer Systems Design (189,604 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (188,041 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Most Common (2024)

Secondary Education & Teaching
27 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Colorado Colorado Springs was Secondary Education & Teaching with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,072

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,540

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,072 degrees were awarded to men at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, which is 0.696 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,540).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 254 degrees were awarded to men at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.56 times more than the 163 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 190 degrees were awarded to men at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in Registered Nursing, which is 6.33 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 25% of students graduating from University of Colorado Colorado Springs completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,661 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
464 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
186 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is white (1,661 degrees awarded). There were 3.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (464 degrees).

1.88% of degree recipients (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,053 degrees awarded
White Female
1,033 degrees awarded
White Female
1,006 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is white female (1,053 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,033 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, University of Colorado Colorado Springs had a total salary expenditure of 273M. University of Colorado Colorado Springs employs 194 Instructors, 97 Assistant professors and 91 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are Female Instructor (119), Male Instructor (75), and Male Professor (57).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 167 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 119 employees, and Service with 111 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$118M

2024 Salaries

4.61%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Colorado Colorado Springs paid a median of $118M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($273M) and a 4.61% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.48% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.88% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$42.9M

Instructional Salaries

500

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Colorado Colorado Springs paid a total of $42.9M to 500 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Colorado Colorado Springs were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 167 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 119 employees, and Service with 111 employees.

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